Amongst the 3.9 million confirmed COVID-19 cases in the UK to date, it is estimated that around one in five people experience symptoms that last for five weeks or longer, and one in ten have symptoms that last for twelve weeks or longer.
Termed long COVID, people report a myriad of symptoms including chronic fatigue, breathlessness, loss of sense of smell, depression and concentration difficulties. Already totalling an estimated 186,000 people, long COVID will bring mounting pressure on primary care services.
Within its COVID-19 rapid guideline for managing the long-term effects of COVID-19, NICE recommends health apps as part of giving advice and information on self-management.
Click on the PDF icon below to download the Long COVID Self-Management Report. Discover:
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A high proportion of people in the UK are living with overweight or obesity, increasing their risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. Meanwhile, social distancing and self-isolation impact face-to-face weight management services.
The use of technology is a good answer to providing services, but how can we provide evidence-based care, combat misinformation and ensure a rapid roll out of technology that is safe, effective and does not put the public at risk of harm?
Our report, developed with The Association of UK Dietitians (BDA), outlines the situation and shares advice and best practice on how to embed digital health in weight management services.
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2020 saw health and care services accelerate digital adoption plans, as they established new ways to deliver services. But what trends emerged and what is predicted for the latest national lockdown and the rest of 2021?
As ORCHA supplies health app libraries to 50% of NHS England regions and health bodies in eleven countries across the world, we have unique insight. Each quarter since March 2020, we have shared our findings, revealing the needs and behaviours of the public and health professionals.
Click on the PDF icon below to download the COVID-19: Digital Health Trends & 2021 Opportunities Report, where we look back over 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Discover:
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Since COVID-19 arrived, there has been a 25% rise in health app downloads, from 4 to 5 million every day. But what are the trends behind this headline figure?
Since COVID-19 arrived, there has been a 25% rise in health app downloads, from 4 to 5 million every day. But what are the trends behind this headline figure?
As ORCHA supplies health app libraries to 50% of NHS England regions, we have unique insight into the healthcare concerns of the nation.
Click on the PDF icon below to download the COVID-19: Digital Health Trends Report, where we examine the major increases and decreases in searches since the last quarter, providing an indication of how the demand for healthcare is rapidly changing. Download to discover:
If you are experiencing any issues with downloading the report, or want to know more, please get in touch with us at hello@orcha.co.uk or on +44 (0) 1925 606542
